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Sign InIn a move reflecting the growing integration of blockchain technology into traditional finance, Hyundai Card has completed a live intercompany payment pilot using the USDT stablecoin on the Avalanche network. According to reports, the trial aimed to explore whether decentralized networks could enhance the speed and efficiency of international treasury operations compared to traditional banking. The process successfully transferred funds between Hyundai Motor’s U.S. and Mexican subsidiaries in approximately seven minutes.
This pilot comes as global automakers race to adopt digital payment solutions, with Hyundai competing alongside giants like Toyota and Tesla in exploring financial supply chain efficiencies. Compared to legacy systems that can take days to settle international transfers, stablecoins like USDT offer near-instant liquidity and lower costs. Per market data, Toyota (7203.T) shares closed at 2,828 JPY (close July 10, 2026), reflecting relative stability in the Japanese auto sector amidst these technical shifts.
Looking ahead, investors are watching for whether Hyundai will scale this technology for full commercial use following the successful pilot. With 7203.T priced at 2,828 JPY (close July 10, 2026), focus will also turn to upcoming Japanese economic data, including household spending reports, to gauge domestic market strength and its impact on the strategies of automotive-linked fintech arms.